Anthropology prof praises 'Lone Ranger'

8:19 AM,
Jul. 14, 2013

Johnny Depp stars as Tonto opposite Armie Hammer in the title role of Disney's 'The Lone Ranger.'

Written by

Allison Stigler

The Lone Ranger and his trusty Native American sidekick Tonto are racing across film screens.

It stars Johnny Depp in the movie adaptation of the old TV and radio shows. But does the film accurately portray American Indians?

Actually, yes. Several details in the movie realistically captured Native American customs, traditions and dress, according to University of Cincinnati's Native American expert Kenneth Tankersley, a Piqua Shawnee and an anthropology professor for the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences. ...